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Louisiana parishes face some of highest flood risk

Louisiana parishes face some of highest flood risk of any U.S. counties, new study says

It will come as no surprise to anyone who’s been caught in a sudden downpour in New Orleans, Lake Charles or many points between.
can New Orleans’s new levees hold

After Hurricane Ida, how much longer can New Orleans’s new levees hold?

The city may be better protected today than it was before Katrina, but with every day that passes the protection is waning.
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The seas are rising. Could oysters protect us?

The seas are rising. Could oysters protect us?

How a landscape architect is enlisting nature to defend our coastal cities against climate change—and doing it on the cheap.
At dawn of Biden administration, opportunities for water systems
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At dawn of Biden administration, opportunities for water systems

With Democratic control of the Presidency and Congress, water programs could receive more attention.

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As climate risks rise, U.S. urged to update flood maps and rules

FEMA needs to update flood maps, set tougher standards for floodplain construction and prepare for climate impacts, environmental and planning groups say.

New strategy for the Ohio River aims for clean water, new jobs, and more fun
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New strategy for the Ohio River aims for clean water, new jobs, and more fun

The sweeping new plan calls for a restored ecosystem, better flood protection and more nature-based recreation in the 15-state watershed.
Water serves length and breadth of $1.9 trillion Texas economy
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Water serves length and breadth of $1.9 trillion Texas economy

One big change in conserving water in Texas is the transition from thirsty fossil fuel electrical generation to renewable energy, which use scant amounts of water. Texas is a national leader in renewable energy.

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